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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.99, 560.39 and 315.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.99, 560.39 and 315.94 is: 473.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.99 : 560.39 = 315.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.99/560.39 = 315.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.99x = 560.39 × 315.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.99x = 177,050.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,050.41/373.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.41

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